Assistant Manager - Environmental Services

Compass Group Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health resources

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Assistant Manager, Environmental Services to support high‑quality environmental and support services in a fast‑paced acute care hospital setting. You will supervise EVS staff, enforce infection prevention standards, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and collective agreements.

The role offers a base salary between $60,000 and $65,000 CAD, eligibility for benefits, RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus programs where applicable, with total

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Services, Facilities Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Environmental Services experience in an acute care or healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control principles and healthcare cleaning standards
• Knowledge of collective agreements, labour relations practices, and applicable employment legislation
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication abilities
• Proficiency with hospital systems and standard office software

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day Environmental Services operations across patient care units and clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Ensure cleaning and disinfection practices meet acute care standards, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, workload distribution, and coverage
• Participate in emergency response, outbreak management, and surge capacity planning
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to unionized EVS staff in accordance with the collective agreement
• Support performance management, attendance management, and progressive discipline processes in collaboration with Human Resources
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with hospital and legislative standards
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new staff, promoting standardized best practices
• Support supply and equipment management, inventory control, and departmental reporting
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health & Safety, and interdisciplinary teams

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Infection prevention

Education

Diploma or degree in Environmental Services/Facilities Management/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence‑based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

As the Assistant Manager, Environmental Services , you are responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality environmental and support services in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. Working within a unionized environment, you help ensure a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, staff, and visitors by supporting daily operations, supervising staff, promoting infection prevention standards, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As An Assistant Manager, Environmental Services , We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Support day‑to‑day Environmental Services operations across patient care units and clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Ensure cleaning and disinfection practices meet acute care standards, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, workload distribution, and coverage
• Participate in emergency response, outbreak management, and surge capacity planning
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to unionized EVS staff in accordance with the collective agreement
• Support performance management, attendance management, and progressive discipline processes in collaboration with Human Resources
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with hospital and legislative standards
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new staff, promoting standardized best practices
• Support supply and equipment management, inventory control, and departmental reporting
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health & Safety, and interdisciplinary teams

Role

Think you have what it takes to be our Assistant Manager, Environmental Services ? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Services, Facilities Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Environmental Services experience in an acute care or healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control principles and healthcare cleaning standards
• Knowledge of collective agreements, labour relations practices, and applicable employment legislation
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication abilities
• Proficiency with hospital systems and standard office software

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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